If a Venetian vacation is on the horizon for you this summer, there is one stop — other than the gelateria — that's not to be missed. We were thrilled to learn that Fondazione Prada will be presenting a large-scale exhibit of pop artist John Wesley curated by Germano Celant. Coinciding with the 53rd Venice Biennale and open to the public from June 6th-October 4th, the show will feature more than 150 works from the American artist. A significant figure in the American modern art movement, Wesley's unfailingly provocative cartoon-like art is deeply charged with emotion and mystery. You won't be able to take your eyes, or your mind, off of it.

"John Wesley" will take place at Fondazione Giorgio Cini on the Isle of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Check out fondazioneprada.org for more information.

Image: Dream of White Feet by John Wesley, 2000. Acrylic on canvas; courtesy of the artist and Fredericks and Freiser Gallery